SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 506
WHEREAS, Overcoming mental illness and substance use
disorders is essential to achieving healthy lifestyles, both
physically and emotionally; and
WHEREAS, There are an estimated 72,879 citizens living in
long-term recovery from mental illness and substance use
disorders in Denton County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, It is important to encourage those in long-term
recovery, their relatives and friends, and all engaged citizens
to implement preventive measures, recognize the signs of a
problem, and guide those in need to appropriate treatment and
recovery support services; and
WHEREAS, To help more citizens achieve and sustain
long-term recovery, the Texas Department of Health and Human
Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration, the White House Office of National Drug Control
Policy, Young People in Recovery--Denton, Texas, and the
University of North Texas Collegiate Recovery Program invite all
residents of Denton County, Texas, to participate in Recovery
Month 2016; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby proclaim September of 2016 as Recovery Month
and encourage all Denton County citizens living in recovery, as
well as their friends, relatives, and loved ones, to celebrate
their accomplishments and successes; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the University of North Texas Collegiate Recovery Program and
Young People in Recovery--Denton, Texas.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 8, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate